Entrepreneurs ‘need to be nurtured in food and drinks industry’

ENTREPRENEURIAL talent in the near €20 billion Irish food and drinks industry needs to be continually nurtured, the inaugural Cork Food Forum was told in Ballincollig

The forum, organised by Cork County and City Enterprise Boards, was aimed at small and medium food businesses that are keen to further their knowledge with regard to the opportunities and challenges in the Irish food sector.

It also showcased several accomplished local food businesses and looked at the key strategies that have helped their companies succeed.